Timer & Rider Info

Information for TT Riders and Timers

Instructions for Riders

Riding a bicycle on the road has inherent risks. You will be riding at your own risk and GMBC assumes no liability. All courses are open to traffic and you are responsible for obeying laws. Know the course, turns, intersections and dangerous spots — such as fast descents (be sure to view the course info by clicking on the course name in the schedule)

A helmet is mandatory at all times; eye protection is recommended.

NO riding two abreast at any time; it is legal in certain situations, but not at a TT.

Always ride on the right side of the travel lane so traffic can pass except for areas where riding in the lane is safest (such as fast descent).

Show up at least 1/2 hour prior to start of event so you can assemble your bike, sign-up and warm-up.

Read the Instructions for Timers below to learn more about the timing and how these TTs are run.

Entering the Event

Just show up. There is no online registration.

There will be a clip board floating around with a start sheet. Just put your name in a start position (1, 2, 3, 4…).

The number indicates your start position and this is the number of minutes after the watch starts that you will start (for example: “11” means you will leave at the 11-minute mark).

Starting

Riders will be in a line waiting to start. Show up at least one minute before your start time.

Stay on the grass-side of the orange cones used separate you from traffic.

At most courses you have the option to be held — it’s a little unnerving the first few times!

How not to miss your start time: start a timer when the official watch starts, and that way you’ll always know exactly how much time you have left.

While Competing

Use extreme caution at any turn-around points (if they exist in the course)

If you get held up by traffic at a turnaround point, let the timers know after your finish — your time will be adjusted by how much you think that you lost.

Finishing

About 20 meters before your finish yell your start number to the timers so they can ID you.

Do not crowd the timers while riders are still finishing
Tips

Instructions for Timers

Please be familiar with the course and rules.

Enforce helmet usage – it’s mandatory at all times.

Keep riders on grass-side of orange cones at start area.

Remind riders they MUST RIDE SINGLE FILE at all times.

Riders who miss their start can go in the next free start-position–-just cross out their name and put it in the open slot, and tell them their new start position.

Remind riders to yell out their start position about 20 meters prior to finish.

During the winter months, GMBC offers free spin classes at Synergy Fitness in Williston, VT for club members. In 2017, the spins are every other Wednesday starting on Jan 18th. Approximately 1 week before the spin class, an announcement will be made on the GMBC email list. Interested members must reply according to the instructions in the email and will be notified within a few days of their acceptance into the class or alternatively their position on the wait list. The class is first come (i.e. first answering the email notification), first served because only 15 seats are available at the fitness center. The classes are open to and suitable for club members of any level, beginner to advanced. If you are accepted, but later cannot use your seat, please notify the organizer so that individuals on the waiting list may be contacted.

The class is a fun way to meet up with cycling friends in the winter. After each spin, members often refuel at a nearby pub. Hope to see you there!